NPR News: 07-08-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
President Trump returns from NATO, declaring the U.S.-Iran deal void and threatening civilian infrastructure while meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky. In Maine, Democrats accuse Senate nominee Graham Plattner of interfering with the selection of his replacement amid rape allegations. Elsewhere, Kentucky Governor Beshear checks on Mitch McConnell’s health, a Wisconsin judge is fined for obstructing an ICE arrest, and Saharan dust approaches the U.S. The episode also covers Emmy nominations for The Pitt and Hacks.
Topics discussed
Trump's NATO summit remarks on Iran and Ukraine
Maine Democrats dispute Plattner's role in nominee selection
Kentucky Governor inquires about Mitch McConnell's health
Former judge fined $5,000 for blocking ICE arrest
Heat waves and Saharan dust crossing the Atlantic
Emmy nominations for The Pitt, Hacks, and The Bear
Promo for podcast on unsolved killing in Seattle
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